"underdogism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: underdog + -ism Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|underdog|ism}} underdog + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} underdogism (uncountable)
  1. Tenacious support for the underdog, or disadvantaged party Tags: uncountable Synonyms: underdoggism
    Sense id: en-underdogism-en-noun-HiF20Vzc Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ism

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